Your Mum Will Seriously Appreciate These Mother's Day Recipes (2024)

Your Mum Will Seriously Appreciate These Mother's Day Recipes (1)

Mother's Day is just days away, so it's about time you prepare. Whether you fancy having an intimate, one-on-one dinner with your mum, throwing a party and having a selection of nibbles at the ready, or simply having a family meal, we've got 62 cracking Mother's Day recipes for you to give a go at making come the big day. From Bacon-Wrapped Prawns to Homemade Gnocchi, and Raspberry Frangipane Tart to Baked Peaches, we've got 60+ super-simple recipes (starters, mains and desserts) you and your mum are going to love.

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Toad In The Hole

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Toad in the hole is a Sunday lunch classic and this sausage and batter laden dish is super easy to recreate at home.

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Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

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This classic Italian bake is perfect for feeding a crowd for a special Mother's Day lunch.

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Spaghetti Alle Vongole

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Pasta is always a winner, IOP, and putting it with gorgeous clams just makes it extra special.

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Homemade Gnocchi

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Making your own gnocchi is so satisfying, and seriously tasty. Our gnocchi recipe is paired with a smokey roasted tomato sauce.

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Raspberry Frangipane Tart

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The addition of raspberries and lemon gives delicious sharp fruity flavour which complements the frangipane perfectly. This would be delicious served with vanilla ice cream or custard.

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7

Harissa Hasselback Butternut Squash

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Hasselback is a method traditionally used with potatoes as the thin slices fan out while cooking which creates more crispy roasted edges. This also allows the delicious harissa oil to penetrate further into the squash which intensifies the flavour.

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Nduja Pasta

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We've opted for a carbonara style dish, replacing traditional pancetta with nduja for a deliciously spicy and moreish twist on the classic.

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9

Moussaka

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Moussaka's perfect if you're after something relatively easy, but incredibly tasty to cook up at the weekend. Not to mention, it's an instant crowd pleaser!

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Scandi-Style Salmon & Broccoli Traybake

This salmon and broccoli traybake is a delicious and low-effort recipe that is impressive enough for a dinner party, as it is a midweek meal.

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Turkey, Tomato & Butternut Squash Cannelloni

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When you're craving cheese and carbs, there's really nothing better than cannelloni. Popular stuffings include spinach and ricotta or beef mince, but we've switched our recipe up to use turkey mince and butternut squash (the end result is crazy-delicious).

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12

Oven Baked Spaghetti

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This incredibly low effort yet very delicious baked one-pot spaghetti dish involves no pre-cooking of the spaghetti. The spaghetti cooks into the sauce which releases starch as it cooks, making the sauce extra creamy and delicious.

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Baked Peaches

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These baked peaches are roasted low and slow to bring out all their natural sweetness. That means, even if your peaches aren't perfectly ripe, they'll still be super delicious.

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Beef Massaman Curry

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Beef Massaman Curry is the dish of dreams, and one of our favourite Thai recipes. The sauce is rich in flavour and the beef falls apart beautifully.

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15

Balmoral Chicken Burger

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We've redefined the traditional balmoral chicken dish, and transformed it into a tasty burger.

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta

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This is the perfect spring dish. It's fresh and light, and it instantly had us in love. If you can't find bucatini, use any long pasta like spaghetti or linguine!

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Caprese Chicken

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Tomatoes cooked in balsamic vinegar are the perfect sweet-tart compliment to this cheesy chicken.

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18

Creamy Prawn Linguine

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Linguine with tomatoes, greens, and prawns in a buttery sauce = bomb.

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Eggless Chocolate Cake

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This egg-free cake is delightfully moist and seriously tasty. Anyone after an eggless cake will 100% thank you for baking them this.

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Red Chilli Ricotta Pasta

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Tossing the crumbs in butter and thyme makes them unbelievably addicting. The chilli oil can be made while the bread crumbs are toasting, but the longer it sits the better!

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Your Mum Will Seriously Appreciate These Mother's Day Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What should I make for my mother on Mother's Day? ›

Home Decor DIY Mother's Day Gifts
  • Canvas Prints. Give an unforgettable gift, like a stunning canvas print that she will treasure for years to come. ...
  • Outdoor Throw Pillows. ...
  • Photo Coasters. ...
  • Photo Jigsaw Puzzles. ...
  • Outdoor Decor. ...
  • Custom Candles. ...
  • Photo Tile Wall Art. ...
  • Fleece Photo Blankets.
Apr 18, 2024

What is the number one thing mothers want for Mother's Day? ›

Time With Family

So many moms want to have a fun day with their kids, but they don't want to have to plan it or execute it. They just want to come along for the ride. It will take some thought and maybe some probing to figure out the types of activities your wife would like to do.

What is sold the most on Mother's Day? ›

Jewelry has always been a top-spending Mother's Day gift. According to the 2023 NFR survey, 44% of consumers were planning to gift jewelry, up from 41% in 2022. The total spending on jewelry might reach a whopping $7.8 billion. Here are the top ideas for you to sell personalized jewelry this holiday.

How do I spoil my mum on Mother's Day? ›

Spend Time with Her

Whether you stay in and watch TV together, go for a picnic or a walk, or do something a bit bigger like go on a shopping spree, have an afternoon tea at a fancy restaurant, or go to the theatre, she'll love that you're doing it with her.

What should I make my mum? ›

Bread and Oil Gift Basket

Put together a chic gift basket for your mom filled with bread, olive oil, vinegar, other assorted goodies. If you're into baking, you can make the bread yourself for an extra personal touch.

How can I make Mother's Day more special? ›

12 Ways to Make Mom Feel Special on Mother's Day
  1. Sign her up for a class or studio time. ...
  2. Clean the house. ...
  3. Let her spend time alone. ...
  4. Enjoy a day of wine tasting. ...
  5. Schedule family photographs. ...
  6. Plan her favorite meal. ...
  7. Go for a walk. ...
  8. Send Mom out for some pampering.
Apr 13, 2022

What are the top three most popular Mother's Day gifts? ›

According to RetailMeNot, flowers, chocolate and gift cards are the most popular Mother's Day gifts.
  • Author: Anna Meyer.
  • Published: 9:22 AM EDT May 6, 2022.
  • Updated: 9:22 AM EDT May 6, 2022.
May 6, 2022

What should kids make for Mother's Day? ›

We also tell you how to create simple DIY paper flowers to fill paper cones or bud vases. Or, if you have a cutting garden or wildflower garden, you can simply snip fresh blooms for a charming hanging mason jar bouquet. Mom will love her painted-with-love bangle bracelet, too, and wear it everywhere she goes.

How to make Mother's Day special at home? ›

Plan a Mother's Day celebration at home or treat mom to a mother-daughter day trip she'll remember forever.
  1. 01 of 21. Throw a Backyard Garden Party. ...
  2. 02 of 21. DIY Spa Day. ...
  3. 03 of 21. At-Home Movie Night. ...
  4. 04 of 21. Breakfast in Bed. ...
  5. 05 of 21. Flower Arranging. ...
  6. 06 of 21. Have a Virtual Cooking Day. ...
  7. 07 of 21. DIY Pedicures. ...
  8. 08 of 21.
Oct 12, 2022

What can I do to make Mother's Day special? ›

The 60 Best Mother's Day Ideas
  1. 1 Give her flowers.
  2. 2 Make her a card.
  3. 3 Write her a letter.
  4. 4 Bring her breakfast in bed.
  5. 5 Serve “mom”-osas.
  6. 6 Make her a playlist.
  7. 7 Watch a movie together.
  8. 8 Plan a TV series binge together.

What do mothers eat? ›

Nutrition For New Mothers
  • whole grains.
  • lean meats and proteins.
  • fresh fruits and vegetables (the darker the color, the more nutrients it likely has)
  • low-fat dairy (unless your doctor recommends full-fat dairy for you)
  • nuts and beans and other legumes.

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